Caribbean Explorer II, St Maarten
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9.0 Superb
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- Nitrox available
- from $ 249 / day
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“But from the moment of arriving to the boat at the port on Sat PM to disembarking on Sat AM, I felt like I was in excellent hands …”
Highlights
The Caribbean Explorer II liveaboard offers year-round diving at Saba and St. Kitts in the Northern Caribbean. With a blend of comfort and quality, she caters to 18 guests in 9 staterooms, each with either twin or double beds, private en-suite bathrooms, individually controlled AC, and storage space. Five cabins are located on the lower deck, and 4 cabins are on the main deck. On the upper deck is a partially enclosed dining room where guests enjoy gourmet cuisine and amazing views. There is also an air-conditioned salon with an entertainment system. The sun deck has loungers for relaxing between dives. The large dive platform at the back of the main deck is equipped with individual gear lockers, a large camera table with low-pressure air hoses, recharging stations, tank racks, a bathroom, and separate freshwater rinse baths for dive equipment and cameras.
Dive itineraries aboard the Caribbean Explorer II explore some of the best dive sites in the northern Caribbean. Known for its offshore pinnacles, deep underwater seamounts, finger reefs, recent wrecks, and various coral labyrinths, Saba and St. Kitts have a lot to offer divers underwater. Diving in Saba Marine Park mixes steep vertical walls and coral labyrinths. Expect to see reef sharks, turtles, rays, and more. Protected in 1987, Saba Marine Park encompasses the waters and seabed encircling the entire Caribbean island of Saba, ensuring the park's thriving aquatic life remains healthy. Diving in St Kitts is a diversity of wrecks, ancient relics, and bustling coral reefs. Some top dive sites here include the Wreck of the River Taw, Anchors Aweigh, and Paradise Reef. Divers can see various macro life, including frogfish and sea horses, as well as sharks, turtles, and octopuses. Night dives on the reefs are immensely active, followed by hot towels and cocoa.
The Caribbean Explorer II liveaboard is a fantastic choice for diving at Saba & St. Kitts. Book online today to reserve your space.
This boat is part of the Explorer Ventures fleet.
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Included: VAT, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (140 USD per trip), National Park Fees (115 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (15-30 USD), Nitrox (10 USD per tank), Nitrox Course (295 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (240-340 USD), Land Excursions (35-50 USD), Snorkel Gear.
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Caribbean Explorer II Reviews
- 9.0 Superb
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Vessel
8.1
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Crew
9.4
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Food
9.6
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Diving
9.1
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Value
8.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nicole D
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United States
Awesome experience!!!
This was my first liveaboard and I can’t wait to go on another. The crew of the CEX was incredible! Everyone was super kind, high energy, and made sure everyone was safe and having an excellent time!!!! You will be FED and fed well!!
- Recommended for
- Experience and Energy of the Crew. Excellent Diving locations and variety of wildlife seen. The FOOD.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Jean Ann H
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United States
Eat, Sleep, and Dive!!! loved it
My husband and I booked this trip less than 90 days before departure. Agency kept us up to date on what was needed to be completed for the trip. We were picked up at the airport and delivered back as promised. (extra fee but it was arranged for us and we were told about all fees prior to trip) The rooms were very tiny with not much space to put clothes (but you really dont need much when you are diving 5 times a day). Diving was good and they changed dive sites to minimize currents and increase visibility. I love to do all the dives and I liked the timing of the dives. For example the night dives were done AFTER dinner. Other places we have traveled it has been a rush to shower and get to a late dinner after night dives.
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- Staff are great! Very Helpful. Food was Fabulous. the boat was not at full capacity which gave us lots more room!.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Bruce C
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United States
A very enjoyable week with great crew
A very enjoyable week. Diving was generally good with a visability a little poor at times. However reefs were in good shape. Crew on the boat was best I’ve seen anywhere
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- Crew was outstanding. Reefs were in great shape. Enjoyed the land excursions.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sean F
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United States
First live aboard but definitely not last
This was my first live aboard experience and to say it set the standard is an understatement. Rodney the captain did a great job fighting us good water. And only two dives the entire week had poor visibility, I think that’s pretty gosh darn impressive. He knew where to find the water. Our dive instructors on board, Jon and Sheldon, we’re great both on deck and in the water. Jermain and Tevin kept us safe And Amber ran that boat like a well oiled machine. And I am still in awe of the food Julian was able to prepare in the middle of the ocean. Shout out to the crisp salad.
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- The crew (Amber, Jon, Sheldon, Tevin, Jermain, Julian and Rodney. The diving (and Joel the Shark at Ladder Labrynth). The other guests.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Todd P
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United States
Up to 28 dives with great friends
Lots of exciting dive sites with tons of marine life. Tons of beautiful pictures. Lots of new friends.
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- Dive sites were fantastic. Dive guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Comfortable cabins.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Rebecca O
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United States
Amazingly awesome!!!!
Amazing experience overall! Captain Ian knew the best sites! Tony and Henry were awesome dive guides. Everyone on board from crew members to passengers were friendly and awesome! We bonded quickly. The amazing food was fresh and delicious…Chef Julian rocked every meal and snack!
- Recommended for
- Amazing guides (Tony and Henry). Delicious food (chef Julian). Dive sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Crystal H
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United States
Great boat, great crew, great food, tons of fun dives
I fully enjoyed my liveaboard with the Caribbean Explorer II and all its crew. Dive guides Henry and Denzel and Captain Rodney were the best part of the boat for me. The food was also excellent. But from the moment of arriving to the boat at the port on Sat PM to disembarking on Sat AM, I felt like I was in excellent hands with a very customer service-oriented crew. The boat was clean and organized, my cabin was clean and comfortable with incredible AC, the diving was plentiful and fun (especially Saba...just gorgeous...reef sharks, nurse sharks, nudis, rays, queen angels, queen triggerfish, a couple octopus, a seahorse...just, so fun), the Saba land tour was great (that's the only one I did), and more. This was my first liveaboard experience, I went alone, and I fully enjoyed it. The other guests who joined on this trip were just a delight too. From this experience, I'm encouraged to do many other liveaboards in the future.
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- The ship was organized -- from the charging station to the saloon, it all worked well. The ship and my cabin were clean -- I was very comfortable in my room and anywhere in the boat. The crew were awesome -- I especially loved our dive guides and captain...they were all warm, friendly, and knowledgeable.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Scott B
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United States
Awesome. Great crew, dive masters and location (St. Kitts/Saba/St. Maarten). Just awesome!
Turtles, turtles, and a few more turtles. Saba was amazing. Knowledgeable and experienced dive guides - always willing to answer questions.
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- Denzel/Henry fantastic dive guides. Diamond rock- Top 5 in my diving history. Great group of passengers
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- 9.2 Superb
- David N
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United States
Pleasantly Surprised in St. Kitts/Saba
So, I am not new to liveaboards. I believe this is the 21st one, second time on the Caribean Explorer. I don't remember the diving being this good on my first trip. Possibly due to being more involved with taking photos at that time. I started diving in Nevis when I was a kid, so I have always had an attachmet to this area. I was pleasently surprised with the diving, especially in St. Kitts. sharks, turtles, various crabs, slipper lobsters and even flying gurnards. Saba is always fun, so no surprise there. Small, but well maintained boat and as always a good crew...
- Recommended for
- Great Diving, many critters I have not seen in years. Easy diving. Wonderful crew.
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- 7.6 Good
- William K
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United States
Nice trip, Saba dive sites were not as good as one would think
Diving sites in St Kitts, Guest Chef, Land tour of Saba
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- Meals were out this world. Service was tremendous. Night dives were great
